Literary Lenses
Guiding Question: What psychological factors influence the creation of the piece? What does the piece reveal about the subconscious desires or repressed feelings of the artist? |
Feminist Criticism:
Economic Criticism
Psychoanalytic Criticism
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General Questions for Analysis
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Questions to Consider:
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Elements to Consider
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Elements to Consider When Analyzing Art:
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The Research Process
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Sources
Final Requirements: This is a formal essay, so your language, tone, and presentation of ideas should enhance your purpose. Your work will be submitted in a manila folder with the following documents:
Essay Organization Introductory Paragraphs: You will very likely have more than one introductory paragraph to provide context and details about your painting or sculpture. They should include the following:
Example Thesis: In his 1954 painting Breaking Home Ties, American popular artist Norman Rockwell suggests that economic mobility often comes at the cost of personal bonds linking fathers and sons, and that Body Paragraphs Your essay should be ordered logically, CCDWC style, focusing on elements of the art piece that support your thesis. Your analysis should incorporate:
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How to Write an Effective Message
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Rule One: No Hallmark Cards
Avoid overly-sentimental, overly-simplistic messages. How? 1. Rule One: Seek Complex Thoughts
2. Rule Two: Write Complex Sentences A complex sentence has at least two different ideas. Here's how to do that. Include...
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